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Qatar's ruler says to keep efforts to broker Gaza truce despite strike
Qatar's ruler told world leaders Tuesday his country was continuing with its diplomatic efforts to broker an end to the war in Gaza despite Israel's strikes on targets in the Gulf country.
Sports
Pakistan stay alive in Asia Cup with win over Sri Lanka
Pakistan kept their Asia Cup campaign alive with a hard-fought five-wicket win over Sri Lanka in a Super Four clash in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday.
Politics
S.Korea leader at UN vows to end 'vicious cycle' with North
South Korea's dovish new president vowed Tuesday at the United Nations to work to end the "vicious cycle" of tensions with the North as he promised not to seek regime change.
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Four years in prison for woman who plotted to sell Elvis's Graceland
A Missouri woman was sentenced to more than four years in prison on Tuesday for an outlandish plot to steal ownership of Graceland, the historic home of Elvis Presley, from the family of the King of Rock and Roll and put it up for auction.
Nature
'Greatest con job ever': Trump trashes climate science at UN
He mocked renewables as a "joke," praised "clean, beautiful coal" and declared climate change the "greatest con job ever."
Nature
Schools shut, flights axed as Typhoon Ragasa nears Hong Kong, south China
Hong Kong and parts of southern China were on high alert early Wednesday as Super Typhoon Ragasa approached with powerful winds and lashing rain, forcing Chinese authorities to shut down schools and businesses in at least 10 cities.
Sports
Celtics star Tatum doesn't rule out playing this NBA season
Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum says he hasn't ruled out a return to the NBA this season as he continues his recovery from a ruptured Achilles tendon.
Politics
Trump says NATO nations should shoot down Russian jets breaching airspace
US President Donald Trump said Tuesday that NATO nations should shoot down Russian planes violating their territory, as he met Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on the sidelines of a UN summit.
Politics
Trump says at Milei talks that Argentina does not 'need' bailout
US President Donald Trump said Tuesday he did not believe struggling Argentina needed a bailout, as he backed his counterpart and close ally Javier Milei in a meeting on the sidelines of a UN summit.
Economy
Iran meets Europeans but no sign of sanctions breakthrough
European powers seeking to soon reimpose tough sanctions on Iran over its nuclear program met Tuesday with Tehran's top diplomat, but there were no signs of compromise.
NBA icon Jordan's insights help Europe's Donald at Ryder Cup
Luke Donald is using lessons learned in his college days from NBA legend Michael Jordan to mold Europe's top golfers into a formidable team at the Ryder Cup.
Politics
Powell warns of inflation risks if US Fed cuts rates 'too aggressively'
US Federal Reserve chief Jerome Powell warned Tuesday that slashing interest rates too quickly could allow inflation to remain elevated, but stressed that the central bank faces dual challenges moving forward.
Sports
Arteta slams 'handbrake' criticism as Arsenal boss defends tactics
Mikel Arteta insists Arsenal's bid to end their trophy drought will not be ruined by his tactics after claims the Gunners boss is guilty of being too cautious.
Culture
Jimmy Kimmel back on the air, but faces partial boycott
Jimmy Kimmel's late-night talk show will be back on the air in the United States Tuesday after a week-long hiatus following government pressure on broadcasters that critics said amounted to a chill on free speech -- but it won't be on everywhere.
Sports
Triumphant Kenyan athletes receive raucous welcome home from Tokyo worlds
Kenya's winning athletes received a raucous welcome home on Tuesday after finishing second in the overall medal table at the world championships in Tokyo with a haul of seven golds.
Technology
NASA says on track to send astronauts around the Moon in 2026
NASA on Tuesday said it was on track to send astronauts to orbit the Moon in early 2026, as the United States races China to return to the lunar surface.
Sports
Stokes 'on track' for Ashes as England name squad
England captain Ben Stokes is "on track" for the Ashes despite a recent shoulder injury, selectors said Tuesday as they handed part-time spinner Will Jacks a surprise place in the squad for the Test series in Australia.
Sports
Djokovic to play Shanghai Masters in October
Former world number one Novak Djokovic will play at the Shanghai Masters event next month, tournament organisers announced Tuesday.
Sports
In US Ryder Cup pay spat, Schauffele and Cantlay giving all to charity
American golfers Xander Schauffele and Patrick Cantlay said Tuesday they plan to donate all money they receive from playing in the Ryder Cup to charity, hoping to quiet "noise" over the matter.
Trump attacks UN and Europe in blistering comeback
US President Donald Trump blasted the United Nations and Europe on his return to the world body Tuesday, warning that Western countries were "going to hell" because of migration and calling climate change a "con job."
Politics
Congo's Nobel winner Mukwege pins hopes on new film
Congolese Nobel Peace Prize winner Denis Mukwege hopes a new film about his life will achieve what decades of activism have struggled to do: bringing his country's "forgotten" wars to wide public attention.
Sports
Scheffler expects Trump visit to boost USA at Ryder Cup
Top-ranked golfer Scottie Scheffler said Tuesday that he expects President Donald Trump's planned appearance later this week at the Ryder Cup to boost the United States squad.
Culture
Top Madrid museum opens Gaza photo exhibition
One of Spain’s best-known art institutions opened an exhibition on Tuesday featuring photographs taken by photojournalists in war-torn Gaza, aiming to awaken "sleeping consciences" in a country that has already been at the forefront of highlighting the humanitarian calamity in the Palestinian territory.
Sports
Frank unfazed by trophy expectations at Spurs
Thomas Frank said he can handle the pressure to win trophies with Tottenham as he prepared for the start the club's League Cup bid against Doncaster on Wednesday.
Economy
US says dismantled telecoms shutdown threat during UN summit
The US Secret Service said Tuesday it had dismantled a network of electronic devices that could have crashed New York's telecommunications network in an attack ahead of the UN General Assembly.
Boulevard
Turkey facing worst drought in over 50 years
Turkey is experiencing its worst drought in over half a century, with rainfall dropping by 27 percent compared to the last three decades and even more in some regions, according to data published this week.
Nature
Cities face risk of water shortages in coming decades: study
Hotspots of water scarcity could emerge by the 2020s and 2030s across the Mediterranean, southern Africa, and North America, as climate change intensifies droughts, a new study said Tuesday.
Politics
Trump mocks UN on peace and migration in blistering return
US President Donald Trump relentlessly mocked the United Nations on Tuesday in his first address since his White House comeback, blasting it for failing to bring peace and claiming the world body encourages illegal migration.
Sports
Stokes named as England captain for Ashes tour
Ben Stokes was named as England captain for the Ashes tour as the squad was announced on Tuesday for five Tests in Australia.
Health
Does taking paracetamol while pregnant cause autism? No, experts say
There is no scientific evidence showing that pregnant women taking the painkiller paracetamol causes autism in their children, medical experts and drug regulators have emphasised after Donald Trump claimed the two were linked.
Politics
We can build fighter jet without Germany: France's Dassault
The head of French defence company Dassault said on Tuesday his firm could build the future European fighter jet by itself, as tensions persist with Germany over the multi-billion-euro project.
Sports
Atletico owners negotiating with US firm Apollo over majority stake sale - reports
Atletico Madrid's owners are in advanced negotiations to sell a majority stake of the Spanish football club's shares to US private equity firm Apollo Global Management, according to various reports citing sources close to the deal.